Live: Labour Will Seek to Expose Tory Divisions Over Universal Credit By Calling A House Of Commons Vote

Labour will seek to expose Tory divisions over Universal Credit by calling a House of Commons vote on Wednesday to demand that controversial roll-out of the flagship benefit reform be paused.

Amid reports that up to 25 Tory MPs could be willing to rebel over criticism that people are waiting six weeks for any money and getting into debt, Labour will call on ministers to "pause and fix" the benefit.

On the eve of the vote, Theresa May held talks with would-be rebels in an effort to stave off an embarrassing revolt

ABC Note: Universal Credit telephone line to be made a freephone number.